Best Adam Kane Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Diagnosing the Undiagnosed: John Marlow and Pete Kane of Research to the People 53:31

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In this episode of Inside Biotech, we sit down with John Marlowe and Pete Kane to explore how patient-driven innovation is transforming research on rare diseases and oncology. John shares his own 15-year medical odyssey filled with misdiagnoses and being told his symptoms were “in his head” and how his relentless determination led him to long-read …

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The AI Revolution in Drug Development with Jennifer Bittinger, President and Co-founder of Narrativa 55:52

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From TV production to trailblazing in generative AI, Jennifer Bittinger’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Inside Biotech, Jennifer shares how her non-linear career path–from helping launch Hulu to leading Narrativa–prepared her to bring AI innovation into the life sciences. She reveals how Narrativa became the first company to …

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The Biotech Hiring Secret Sauce with Colin Smith, ExecNow CEO 52:55

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Biotech is bursting with innovation—from gene editing to AI-powered diagnostics—but behind every successful breakthrough is something far less talked about: leadership. In this episode of Inside Biotech, we’re joined by Colin Smith, CEO and co-founder of ExecNow, a next-gen talent partner helping some of the world’s most innovative biotech, greente…

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CRISPR Campaigns & Beyond: Science Marketing with Elizabeth Chabe, Founder/CEO of High Touch Group 56:55

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What does it really take to bring cutting-edge science out of the lab and into the world? In this episode of Inside Biotech, we sit down with Elizabeth Chabe, founder and CEO of High Touch Group, a strategic marketing firm specializing in biotech, medtech, and deep tech. Elizabeth shares her unique journey—from working in a structural engineering l…

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From Neuroscience to OmBiome: Dr. Julia Perederiy on Building a Science-Backed Wellness Brand 52:06

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In this episode of Inside Biotech, we sit down with Dr. Julia Perederiy, neuroscientist and Founder of OmBiome, a regenerative health company revolutionizing personal care through microalgae. Julia shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, the science behind her mission, and how wellness trends are evolving in today’s market. Tune in fo…

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Repurposing Drugs & Reinventing Biotech: Dr. Adam Watson on Building MeCo Diagnostics 59:52

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In this discussion, Dr. Adam Watson, Co-founder and CEO of MeCo Diagnostics, shares the personal and professional experiences that led him to focus on cancer research and, ultimately, to launch his own company. From the profound influence of his family’s battle with cancer to the long and complex journey of developing the MeCo Score™, he walks us t…

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From Tech to Biotech: Lital Gilad-Shaoulian on Leading PurposeBio to Transform Cardiometabolic Health 1:06:45

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In this episode of Inside Biotech, we sit down with Lital Gilad-Shaoulian, CEO of PurposeBio, to explore her inspiring journey from a non-science background into the world of biotech. Lital shares how she transformed PurposeBio into an industry leader focused on tackling cardiometabolic diseases. It was named by UCLA as one of its “Best and Most In…

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Navigating Startups and Shaping Industry Breakthroughs with Sarah Ives from TripleBar 55:55

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In this episode, we follow the inspiring journey of Sarah Ives, Vice President of BioPharma at TripleBar, as she shares her transition from a hands-on scientist to an influential leader in biotech. Sarah shares her journey, starting with her early work in bioassay development and biosensing, and candidly discusses the challenges she faced as she mo…

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Career Pivot to Biotech Product Management with Sara Tafoya from Sony Biotechnology 57:11

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In this episode of Inside Biotech, we explore the transition from academia to product management with Dr. Sara Tafoya, Global Product Manager at Sony Biotechnology. Sara’s passion lies in helping STEM graduate students and early career professionals recognize the value of their technical expertise beyond the bench. She shares her journey from PhD t…

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Special Feature - Pursuing Life Sciences Careers: Insights from Anderson MBA Students 50:07

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Considering an MBA at UCLA Anderson? Hear from current MBA students. Our episode today features coverage of a past collaborative event held by BCLA and UCLA Anderson “Pursuing Life Sciences Careers: Insights from Anderson MBA Students.” This event included a panel of current Anderson MBA students working in Life Sciences. Panelists included Arthela…

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Where Biotech Meets the Business: Proteomics Product Management with Ivan Godinez from Proteintech 46:57

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Dr. Ivan Godinez is the Director of Product Management for the Proteintech genomics division. Ivan describes how his work translates the latest developments in proteomics and genomics to accessible biotechnology for consumers. Dr. Godinez relates the importance of his training as a PhD scientist and valuable soft skills developed to be a successful…

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Navigating Career Transitions in Biotech - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Edition with Joyee Yao from Complete Genomics 46:10

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Join a conversation about different types of roles in biotech, through the experience of Joyee Yao, a next-generation sequencing specialist, at Complete Genomics. After joining a research lab as an undergrad volunteer, Joy decided to join the next-generation sequencing (NGS) space as a technical specialist before pivoting into the sales space. To l…

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Innovation in Inclusive Beauty Product Development - AJ Addae, SULA LABS 47:08

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This month's episode is all about biotech product development outside of healthcare in the consumer market of skincare and beauty with the overall goal of expanding diversity and inclusivity. Gabriella had a chance to sit down with AJ Addae, Founder and Formulation Chemist at SULA LABS, which is a research and development company known for providin…

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AI’s Insight into Cerebral Blood Flow with Robert Hamilton, CEO/co-Founder of NeuraSignal 45:46

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NeuraSignal: https://www.neurasignal.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurasignal/ Robert Hamilton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltonrobert/ To learn more about BCLA and our events, check out: https://www.bc-la.org Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consul…

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Angelita de la Luz, Global Director of Pollination Operations at Beeflow 46:28

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Angie de la Luz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelita-de-la-luz-phd-a2a937168/ Beeflow: https://www.beeflow.com/ To learn more about BCLA and our events, check out: https://www.bc-la.org Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA…

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Shawn Singh, CEO of Vistagen - Mental Health Biopharmaceuticals 44:43

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Shawn Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnsingh/ Vistagen: https://www.vistagen.com/ To learn more about BCLA and our events, check out: https://www.bc-la.org Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA on LinkedIn…

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Joyonna Gamble-George, co-founder of SciX, LLC - Intentionality of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Biotech 50:04

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More about our guest: Dr. Gamble-George is an award-winning neuroscientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and artist. She graduated from Xavier University in Louisiana with her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biology/Pre-Med and then went on to earn her Master of Health Administration from the University of South Florida College of Public Health.…

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Damien Wilpitz & Nick Guay-Ross, Co-founders of Experimental Designs Consulting, LLC 49:04

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A bit more about our guests: As an accomplished management expert with 25 years experience, Damien is a recognized life science executive coach and excels at transforming unassuming scientists into inspiring and influential leaders. He specializes in guiding scientists to not only create high impact lab environments, but also foster captivating and…

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Selin Tamer, Cofounder of Cubtale 36:39

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More about Selin Tamer: Selin an industrial engineer with 10+ years experience in data-driven personalization products and has an MBA from INSEAD. She started Cubtale, a hardware and app company that helps newborn parents manage and track routine care 2 years ago after having experienced first-hand the toll of sleep deprivation and the lack of easy…

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Elliot Roth, Founder of Spira Inc. 37:26

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To find out more about Spira Inc, check out the website: https://www.spirainc.com To learn more about what is happening at BCLA, check out our website: https://www.bc-la.org. We are always having exciting events and would love to have you join us! Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more abou…

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Shawn Carbonell, MD, Cofounder and CEO of Brazen Bio Inc. 34:44

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Shawn Carbonell, MD, PhD, is Cofounder and CEO of Brazen Bio Inc. and Cofounder and Managing Partner of Brazen Capital. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia Medical Scientist Training Program and completed postdocs at Oxford University and UCSF. After a major discovery in brain cancer, Dr. Carbonell quit neurosurgery residency to cofound …

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The A in STEAM: Caroline O'Driscoll, Scientific Illustrator 41:15

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Caroline O’Driscoll is a professional artist with advanced education in both the life sciences and visual communication. She collaborates with scientists, physicians, and other specialists to transform complex information into visual images that communicate to broad audiences. Her work has been utilized to support medical research, education, clini…

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The A in STEAM: Claudia Schnugg, Curator and Producer of Art and Science Collaboration 29:52

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Dr. Claudia Schnugg is a researcher and curator with an interdisciplinary background in social sciences, business administration, cultural sciences, and the arts. She is a curator in the fields of art & science collaboration, organizational aesthetics, embodied knowledge, and artistic interventions. Partners and clients include interdisciplinary co…

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The A in STEAM: Rita Blaik, Education Director of the CNSI at UCLA 38:14

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Rita Blaik is a multidisciplinary scientist and artist based in Los Angeles, California. Her life's goal is to find new and innovative ways of communicating science to people through interactive discussions, art, and other media. Since 2009 she has been an instructor for the Sci|Art Nanolab and from 2011-2012, was the Art|Sci Center Networking Outr…

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23 | Cryptocurrency & Blockchain HR Specialist | Kirsten Paquette 33:37

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Kirsten Paquette is the Vice President of People & Culture at Brane, a Canadian financial technology company, with a focus on blockchain technology and digital asset custody offering products and solutions that make this technology accessible, secure, and useful for everyone. As a human resources specialist with deep recruitment experience in this …

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The A in STEAM: Alicia Pandimos Maurer, Cannon Design 42:57

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A little bit more about our guest: Alicia Pandimos Maurer, AIA, LEED AP, is a laboratory designer whose 20+ years’ experience has spanned an array of specialty sciences such as genetics, gene and cell therapy, personalized medicine, microbiology, cell culture, and PCR and sequencing. From planning through construction administration and post-occupa…

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22 | Music Licensing Specialist | Matthew Gutknecht 29:34

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Matthew Gutknecht is a seasoned music licensing specialist and the Senior Director of Sports Entertainment at APM Music in the United States, where he skillfully negotiates the placement of music featured in top rated sports cable broadcasts with all of the major leagues, including the NFL, NBA and NHL and across all of the NCAA athletics programs.…

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Robert Goldberg, Professor at UCLA 42:19

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More About Professor Goldberg: Bob Goldberg is a plant molecular biologist who specializes in the area of plant genomics. The goal of his research has been to understand how plant cells differentiate and how genes are activated selectively in specialized cell types during plant development. Professor Goldberg's research has provided a conceptual fo…

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21 | Reflections from the host | Adam Kane 6:54

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Sponsorship opportunities: If you’d like to address a labour market or skills shortage topic by educating CareerWise audiences about job opportunities within your industry, you can contact the Executive Producer and Host of the podcast, Adam Kane, via email: [email protected] Hosted by Adam Kane

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20 | Chief Financial Officer - Author | Melanie Pump 38:33

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Melanie Pump is a Chief Financial Officer based in Canada, with over 20 years of corporate experience. Her current role overseeing financial activities for the public company Plank Ventures has ensured that the company continues to invest and support the growth of tech entrepreneurs and their businesses. As we will learn from our conversation, Mela…

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19 | Environmental Engineer | Marla Korpar 43:12

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Marla Korpar is an experienced environmental engineer leading the energy efficiency movement with the implementation of solar energy across rural and metropolitan regions of the United States. Coupled with the attainment of academic and professional certifications, Marla has dedicated her professional life working towards a vision of a world powere…

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18 | Cannabis Industry Strategist | John Arbour 40:19

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John Arbour is an experienced cannabis industry strategist and the Director of Business Development at Treez - a leading enterprise cloud platform based in California (USA) at the epicenter of the cannabis industry, set up to streamline retail supply chain operations. John's forward thinking vision has seen him co-found a number of B2B technology p…

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Ross Mackay, Found & CEO of daring foods 33:42

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With flavors spanning from Lemon and Herb to Cajun, Daring’s meatless chicken is almost synonymous in flavor, taste, and texture with its real counterpart. Not only are they focused on perfecting the product itself, they are also working on being sustainable and supporting like-minded organizations, a goal that has even been supported by Drake! On …

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17 | Chief Investment Officer | Carl Black 52:19

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Carl Black is an experienced investment professional currently working as the Chief Investment Officer of Deetken Impact Sustainable Energy. Carl is primarily focused on analyzing renewable energy projects and companies in Latin America and the Caribbean. On a daily basis, Carl works to deploy capital from Canadian and international investors for p…

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Julianne Hummelberg, Vice President of Investment at PowerPlant Partners 47:15

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By 2050, we will need to increase food production by about 60% to accommodate an ever growing population. The way we make and consume food now, however, is not conducive or a sustainable way to meet these needs. Enter PowerPlant Partners, a firm that is investing in companies and products that will enable us to meet this goal and more! As the Vice …

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16 | Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant | Catherine Chlebak 48:34

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Catherine Chlebak is a highly experienced Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant from Canada who looks at ways to reduce the impact of illness on those returning to work using rehabilitation techniques such as exercise, physiotherapy and counselling that can restore function, enhance other skills or abilities and compensate for more impactful functio…

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Ryan Bethencourt, Founder and CEO of Wild Earth 47:12

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Despite the popular trope that our furry friends only want to eat meat and chew on bones, dogs are actually omnivores meaning that their diet does not have to consist of only or mainly meat products. While doting owners want to feed their dogs the best food to keep their loving companions in tip-top shape, there are many times that a plant based do…

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15 | Communications Director | Tarley Jordan 48:51

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Tarley Jordan is an award-winning Communications Director from Australia currently residing in New York City, USA. Tarley has over 15 years of international experience in both consumer and business-to-business brands creating a broad portfolio of marketing, public relations and communications campaigns across retail, automotive, media, design and t…

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Alternative Careers in Biotech: Peter Mponzi, Former R&D Senior Process Designer at Lyxia 41:00

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In Biotech, people are often on the hunt for more sustainable ways for humans to be energized in two major ways: through food and through power. This hunt takes scientists and creators all across the globe to examine where this next source lies. One search took scientists at Lyxia, a SoCal Biotech Company, to Shenzhen China where they discovered a …

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14 | Cinematographer | Israel Seoane González 1:05:54

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Israel Seoane González is a professional cinematographer from Spain creating thought provoking and emotional audiovisual content that promotes social issues around education, the environment, human rights, and social justice. Since 2005, Israel has collaborated on award-winning feature films, documentaries, TV series, music videos, video art projec…

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13 | Non-profit Co-Founder | Claire Elizabeth Williams 56:48

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Claire Elizabeth Williams is the Co-Founder and CEO of Foundations for Social Change (FSC), a charitable organization based in Canada whose mission is to advance social change through evidence-based research and innovation. She is the driving force behind the New Leaf Project, North America’s first direct-giving pilot with people experiencing homel…

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12 | Early Childhood Teacher | Maya Wilson 43:26

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Maya Wilson is a highly experienced certified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) working with inquisitive children aged 3-5 years in Vancouver, Canada. Maya has a Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia concentrated on the study of society and human behaviour and relationships. During this informative discussion May…

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11 | Music Tech Entrepreneur - Artist | Leon Harrison 52:50

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Leon Harrison is a professional musician turned music tech entrepreneur. Hailing from Australia, Leon is the lead singer and frontman of the hugely popular hard rock band The Lazys, who are currently signed to Warner Music Canada. Leon has performed at countless festivals and sold out shows across North America, Europe, the UK and Australia and his…

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Alternative Careers in Biotech: Anna Skaya, Founder of Basepaws 37:03

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Cats are humans’ other best friend! In Los Angeles alone, there are an estimated 771,076 households that have one or more cats as pets and unconditional sources of companionship and friendship. Despite the high number of cat owners in LA and all over the country, however, there is extremely little research about feline genetics when the numbers are…

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10 | Lighting Designer | Dawn Chiang 1:05:54

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Dawn Chiang is a highly experienced, award winning lighting designer based in the United States. During her long and decorated career, Dawn has designed for a number of major stages including Broadway and the New York City Opera. Primarily tasked with creating the lighting, atmosphere, and visual framework for plays, opera and musicals, Dawn also n…

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9 | Social Impact Entrepreneur | Dr. Lydiah Kemunto Bosire 1:02:30

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Dr. Lydiah Bosire is a Kenyan national and the Founder and CEO of 8B Education Investments, a financial and education technology platform specialized in lending to African students to attend world-class global universities and supporting them to succeed. Lydiah is on a mission to strengthen Africa’s human capital by equipping the continent’s future…

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8 | Film and Television Producer | Ian Hay 1:07:20

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Ian Hay is a highly experienced film and television producer currently working through the 2nd season of popular Netflix series Virgin River - which is available to stream worldwide on the service right now! Ian has decades of experience on and off the set producing dozens of big budget TV series and films and he has kindly taken some time out of h…

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7 | Professional Musician - Author | Jeffrey Lee Campbell 1:23:37

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Jeffrey Lee Campbell is a highly decorated and respected professional musician and author based in Manhattan, New York City. Jeffrey has decades of high-level music performance experience touring around the world with the likes of Sting, in addition to playing sessions with legends in their own right, including Aretha Franklin and Jon Bon Jovi (to …

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Alternative Careers in Biotech: Nadja Ortelt and Allan Lasser, Founders of Massive Science 37:43

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We use science everyday, scientists are discovering something new everyday, and a piece of scientific news might just change the world everyday! Especially in the 21st century, keeping up with the world of science is imperative. Getting the most accurate, most digestible, and most relevant scientific news, however, can be quite challenging as misin…

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6 | Occupational Therapist | Jill Olson 48:46

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Jill Olson is a consultant occupational therapist with over 15 years of practical health science experience. Jill has skillfully helped hundreds of people to improve functional abilities, as well as overcome limitations or disabilities they are enduring through adaptive methods to ensure they can remain employable and enjoy their work and lifestyle…